The Blacklisted Chinese Businessman Behind a $100 Million Trump Crypto Bet
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Zhou Guren
(London) — In June 2025, Aqua 1 Foundation, an obscure UAE-based investment vehicle, shocked the cryptocurrency market by announcing a $100 million investment in digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a project promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s family.
The deal eclipsed Justin Sun’s $75 million commitment, crowning Aqua 1 as the project’s largest known buyer.
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